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Mrs. Margaret Franklin
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 2, 2015, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Location: Greater Grove Street M.B. Church, 2715 Alcorn Drive
Interment: Evergreen M.B. Church cemetery, Floweree Rd, Redwood, MS.
Mrs. Margaret Johnson Franklin transitioned Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Merit Health River Region Medical Center. She was ninety-three years old.
Mrs. Franklin was born
November 5, 1921 to the late Pinkie and Richard Johnson in Redwood, Mississippi.
She confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Katzen Meyer School in the Floweree Community. She was employed with Mercy Hospital of Vicksburg.
Mrs. Franklin united in marriage to the late Mr. Harrison Minor, Sr. and to this union four children were born. She later united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Franklin.
In addition to her transition, Mrs. Franklin was preceded in death by her parents, Pinkie and Richard Johnson; husband, Ernest Franklin; sons, Harrison Minor, Jr. and Thomas Minor; sisters, Virginia Clay and Willie B. Reed.
Mrs. Franklin memories will always be cherished by: her daughters, Mrs. Margaret E. Smith (James) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mrs. Dorothy Holmes (Charles) of Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. Gail Ware (John) of Texas; son, Mr. Perry Franklin (Ethel) of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother, Mr. James Johnson (Ann) of Detroit, Michigan; fifteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives including Mr. Bennie Huell, the Smith, Williams, Reed and Minor families.
Miss Donisha Ollie
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 2, 2015, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 11:00am
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Donisha Melvertta Ollie (Smith) was born
October 26, 1982. She was the second child of four children. Donisha was a graduate of Vicksburg High School Class of 2001. She was also Miss Congeniality of the 2001 Debutante. She served as an Upward Bound leader and she attended Hinds Community College where she was pursuing an Associate Degree in Social Work.
Donisha departed this life September 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Janie and Albert Smith, Sr., Mattie Skinner, and her brother, Zemetrius Ollie.
She leaves behind to cherish her precious memories, her mother and father, Melvin and Delphine Smith; two sisters, Janie and Constance Ollie, three nieces, Aja and Uriah Robinson and Emrial Horton. One nephew, Kaden Michael Robinson and a host of friends that she has touched in her own special way during her time on this earth.
Mr. Michael Bester
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, October 2, 2015, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 2:00pm
Repose in Church: 1:00pm
Location: Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church, 1701 Poplar Street
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
A Time to be born
Michael Lydale Bester, Sr. was born
to Moise Bester and Michael Rials Sr. on April 25, 1976.
A Time to Live
Michael was baptized at an early age and attended Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Vicksburg, MS. He attended Warren Central High School and graduated from Batesville Job Corp Center, where he received a degree in Brick Masonry. In addition to working years at Foam Packaging and UPS, Michael spent his life as a loving father, husband, son, brother, nephew and friend to many.
A Time to Die
Michael departed this life on September 20, 2015 at Merit Health River Region Hospital in Vicksburg, MS. He is preceded in death by the late Velma Bester (Maternal Grandmother) and Ezkiel Bester (Maternal Grandfather).
Michael Bester leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Ms. Moise Bester and fathers, James Dixon, Jr. and Michael Rials, Sr. (Carla); six children: Kierra Reynolds, Michael Bester, Jr., Jaylon Bester, Michea Bester, Damijal Bester and Myshel Jenkins; his grandparents, Viola Dixon (Paternal Grandmother) and James Dixon, Sr. (Paternal Grandfather) and Walter Dunbar all of Vicksburg, MS; five brothers, Tommy Bester, Stacy Bester (Denise), James Dixon III (Shanda) of Vicksburg, MS, Michael Rials, Jr. (Dyna) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Brian Rials (Samantha) of Fort Worth, Texas; three sisters, April Rials-Fisher (Chris) of Brandon, MS; Amanda Washington, Sharon Washington of Vicksburg and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Odean Velma Reed
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 25, 2015, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 2:00pm
Location: Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 260 Hwy 27
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Let History record that Odean Velma Reed was born
to Viola and Andrew Reed on March 20, 1950
In Russum, MS. Odean was the eldest of nine children from this union. She adored her younger siblings and took great joy in reciting their names; Calvin, Andrew Jr., Viola, Willie, Vernesser, Guestina, Christina and Patricia, while reminding one of their chores and at the same time placing emphasis on her position as the “Big Sis.”
Even as a young child, Odean’s soul was tightly anchored in the Lord. She was baptized within the Methodist faith at Watson Chapel AME Church. Throughout her life she patterned her words and deeds after the precepts of Christ. She cherished her memories of when she lived with her grandparents and truly treasured the melodious voice of her grandfather, “Papa Will” (Reed), a then renowned gospel singer who instilled in her the words of Christ through songs.
From the beginning, she was “as cute as a button” (with hazel eyes and very long thick pigtails) and “as sharp as a tack.” People from miles around recognized that she had superlative qualities as a student. Odean had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge; she loved to learn with every fiber of her being. She had an uncanny ability to remembering the names, house numbers, birthdays and unique characteristics of those he held dear. Her memory was simply astounding!
In school, she marched at the head of her class, with an easy grace. With tiny steps into Watson Chapel Elementary School, to McIntyre Middle School, on to Rasa A. Temple High where she graduated as a very proud “Buccaneer” in the Class of 1968. Two years later, she earned her associate degree from Utica Junior College. During all of these educational milestones, a thread of compassion, devotion and genuine concern for others was crystal clear.
Aspirations of a career path as a public servant were solidified in college. And, by her first assignment as a teacher’s aide and then as an Eligibility Worker with the Welfare office (where she served for over 36 years), a SOCIAL SERVICES STAR was born!
Odean enjoyed life and accepted all that it had to offer. She thoroughly enjoyed dining out (your kitchen or mine), shopping and most of all traveling, be it a road trip, church trip, or just a ride around the corner, you could truly count her in for the delight. Her last trip (Thanksgiving 2014) with Pat, Loyd, Lori, three of her great nieces, cousins and friends was an eight (8) day cruise from Miami, Florida to the islands of St. Maarten, St Thomas and Aruba. Although she might not have been at her best she participated in nearly every event and the side excursions. Odean thoroughly enjoyed herself and admired the scenery at all cost.
On the morning of September 18, 2015, Odean transitioned from this life at Promise Medical Center, in Vicksburg, MS. She was 65 years of age. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Corey Walker, and a brother-in-law, Tommy Freeman.
Her memories are being treasured by her two sons, Michael Reed of Vicksburg, MS and Tyrone (Tammy) Reed of Charlotte, NC.; three brothers, Calvin (Dorothy) Reed of Russum, MS, Andrew (Mary) Reed and Willie Reed of Vicksburg; five sisters, Viola (Larry) Robinson, Vernesser Freeman, Christina (Leandrew) Baker of Vicksburg, MS: Guestina (David) Richardson of Long Beach, CA and Patricia Yelder of Anchorage, Alaska; one uncle, Ernest Reed of Gulfport, MS; three aunts, Rosie L. Lloyd of Greenville, MS, Mary Lee Walls of Ft. Riley, Kansas and Patsy Jean Duffin of Aurora, IL; five grandchildren; Deronte, Tyrone, Tyra, Malaysia and Tamelia; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Brenda Scott of Jackson, Dale Harris and Adam Brown of Vicksburg, MS.
Mr. Xavier James Hill "RED"
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 25, 2015, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 26, 2015, 11:00am
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 2102 Clay Street
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Mr. Xavier James Hill was the oldest of three children of the late Dona Hill and Mattie Naylor Hill, was born
on September 30, 1967 in Warren County.
Xavier departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2015 in Vicksburg, MS.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dona Hill; maternal grandparent, Lillian B. Naylor; paternal grandparents, Dona Earl Hill, Sr. and Carrie Wallace Hill; uncles, Carey Hill, Randy Naylor, Rodger Davis, Howard Naylor; aunts, Shirley Ann Naylor Humphries, Sandra Keyes and Debra Faye Allen.
Xavier Hill and his companion of many ears Terry Ann Griffin have four children. He was also a licensed pipe fitter, truck driver and heavy equipment operator.
He leaves to cherish his memories: three sons, Stanwyn, Byron and Spencer Griffin; one daughter, Brae “LaShae” Griffin; one granddaughter, Sha’Mari Payne; two brothers, Patrick Bingham, Sr. and Don Hill; two sisters-in-law, Demetrice Hill and April Bingham; one nephew, Patrick Bingham, Jr.; one niece, Bianca Bingham; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends including Patsy Ann Larry.
Mr. Willie "MANNIE" Nichols, Jr.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Funeral Services: Friday, September 25, 2015, 12:00noon
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 2102 Clay Street
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
A Time to be born:
Willie Monroe Nichols, Jr., affectionately known as “Nick” and “Mannie”, was born
to the late Willie Monroe Nichols, Sr. and Sophie Caldwell-Nichols on July 10, 1959. Willie worked for many years with Grand Gulf and was a member of the Carpenter Union. He was a member of the Warren Central High School Class of 1977. He graduated from Hinds Community College in 1979 and attended Alcorn State University.
A Time with Christ:
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
A Time to Die:
On September 21, 2015, at the age of 56, Willie departed this life at his home. He was preceded in death by his Father, his brother, Charles Nichols and his grandparents, Sylvia Thomas, Johnny and Thelma Caldwell.
A Time to Remember:
Willie leaves to cherish his memories a loving mother, Sophie; two sisters, Wanda Caldwell-Wilson and LaTarsha Nichols all of Vicksburg; one nephew, Franklin Monroe Wilson of Vicksburg; two uncles, Alvin Thomas and Leon (Celestine) Thomas all of Vicksburg; an aunt, Dr. Flora Caldwell of Jackson, Mississippi; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends including the Caldwell, McGowan, Harris, Smith, Parson, Burns, Dotson, Thomas and Lawrence families.
Mrs. Mary L. Buchanan
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 11:00am
Repose in Church: 10:00am
Location: King David # 1, 2717 Letitia Street
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
born to the late Henry Wilson and Bernice Calvin, Mary entered this world on November 17, 1932 in Issaquena County, Mississippi. She knew the Holy Spirit was in her heart so she confessed Christ as her savior at King David #1 at the age of fifteen. Mrs. Buchanan shared her talent of singing by joining the church choir and later on the Usher Board until her health began to fail and she could serve no more.
Mrs. Buchanan retired from Vicksburg High School where she was employed in the cafeteria for many years.
Mary united in holy matrimony to Albert Buchanan and this union was blessed with four children. She is survived by her sons; Sherman Wilson Buchanan of Portland, Oregon, Ronnie Buchanan (Ernestine) of Vicksburg and daughters Gladys Crawford (Leroy) of Lebanon, Tennessee and Sylvia Foster of Vicksburg. She also leaves to mourn two sisters Bernice Carter of Vicksburg, Annie Bell Robinson of Florida and sister-in-law Mary Moore of Vicksburg, She will be remembered by her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. two sisters Bernice Carter of Vicksburg, Annie Bell Robinson of Florida and sister-in-law Mary Moore of Vicksburg; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Albert; a sister Dorothy Wilson and brother Walter Calvin.
Mr. Austin Bracey
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Present: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 12:00noon
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery
Austin Earl Bracey was born
on December 24, 1950 to the late Lloyd Bracey and Mary Wade in Jackson, Mississippi. He was of the Baptist faith.
Austin was a graduate of Lanier High School in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended beauty school and majored in cosmetology in Los Angeles, California.
Austin worked for a few years at Heilig Meyers as a Credit Manager. Most recently, he was employed with Central Mississippi Prevention Services working as a Manager of Equipment and Building Maintenance. He enjoyed speaking to the youth in the local school system and on the college level about the importance of making right decisions in their lives and educating them about substance abuse.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Wade; father, Lloyd Bracey and brother, Derrick Bracey; maternal grandparents, John and Mabel Galloway.
Austin leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Wanda Bracey; daughters, Rakendria (Timothy, Jr.) Caples of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Rashida (Courtney) Smith of Arlington, Texas; three grandchildren; Cha’Marian Bracey, Tylah Caples and Timothy Caples, III, all of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brothers, Gertie (Yolanda) Wade, Manuel (Tina) Bracey and Wendell (Beverly) Bracey all of Jackson, Mississippi and Johnny Smith of Chicago, Illinois; sisters, Deanetta (William) Thompson of Clermont, Florida and Hyweda (Darrius) Jasper of Chicago, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Orangie Smith Jackson
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Friday, September 11, 2015, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 11:30am
Repose in Church: 10:30am
Location: Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy 61 South, Anquilla, MS
Interment: Fields cemetery, Anquilla, MS
Mrs. Orangie Lee Jackson was born
January 9, 1961 in Anguilla (Fields Plantation) Mississippi to the late Henry Clay and Kecelia Nicks Smith.
At an early age, Orangie Lee confessed a hope in Christ and joined with the Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church Family in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, under the leadership of Reverend J. H. Kimble. It is there she lived out her life serving faithfully as both a member and an usher. Later Orangie Lee joined the Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Vicksburg, Mississippi under the leadership of Reverend Erwin Gibbs. Orangie Lee attended and graduated from Henry Weathers High School, Rolling Fork, Mississippi, in 1979.
Orangie Lee has always been a passionate, dedicated and hardworking person. She was employed with Cooper Lighting, Incorporated and Wal Mart.
Our beloved sister, Orangie Lee departed her earthly life on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at 9:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Henry Clay and Kecelia Nicks Smith; two sisters, Rose Mary Oliver and Sadie Lee Davis; and one son.
Orangie Lee leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted husband, Tony L. Jackson of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one daughter, Robyn Rochelle Royster of Atlanta, Georgia; one son, Tony Carl Jackson, Jr., of Vicksburg, Mississippi; one granddaughter, Makiya Jones of Atlanta, Georgia; one grandson, Jackson Paice of Atlanta, Georgia; one god-daughter, Raven Perry of Las Vegas, Nevada; four sisters, Mildred Smith of Greenville, Mississippi, Dorothy (Harrison) Diggs of Pearl, Mississippi, Wanda (Roosevelt) Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Betty Smith of Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers, Eddie Black of Anguilla, Mississippi, Johnny (Rose) Hackett of Anguilla, Mississippi and Henry (Betty) Smith of Anguilla, Mississippi; mother-in-law, Aslean Ware of Michigan; father-in-law, Henry (Gwen) Jackson of Michigan; two special friends, Juanita Jennings and Della Robinson, both of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.
Orangie Lee will be greatly missed by all whose lives she has touched. Her faith and her strength were an inspiration to her family, friends and her community.
